Tag Archives: Barry Trotz

Lou cleans house, names self new Islanders GM

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Derek

As expected, Lou Lamoriello wasted no time making changes. The new Islanders Team President cleaned house by firing both former GM Garth Snow and coach Doug Weight earlier this afternoon. The 75 years young Lou named himself the new general … Continue reading →

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Hard Hits: Ovechkin and Caps silencing critics

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Derek

Through three games of the most unpredictable Stanley Cup Final, it’s Alexander Ovechkin and the Caps needing just two more wins to capture the franchise’s first Cup. In a virtuoso performance following a bizarre introduction from game show host Pat … Continue reading →

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Ovechkin Caps finally get better of Crosby Pens

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Derek

It had to happen eventually. In a year where most pundits including myself wrote them off even after they won the Metro Division, the Capitals finally proved they were better than the Penguins. Indeed, the Ovechkin Caps are moving on … Continue reading →

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Caps dominate Pens to force seventh game, Rangers top players must deliver

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Derek

New Post: The Caps show heart to force Game 7, can Lundqvist and Rangers?

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No Crosby, No Problem for Pens

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Derek

Who needs Sidney Crosby? Not the Pens. They beat the Caps without him defeating hockey’s biggest chokers 3-2 to take Game 4 and go up 3-1 in the Metropolitan Division Final series. Marc-Andre Fleury was again the story stopping 36 … Continue reading →

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Patrick Kane sweeps Hart and Lindsay in Awards

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Derek

The NHL Awards went as expected with Patrick Kane sweeping league MVP and the Lindsay. Here’s the breakdown on each winner and the voting. Continue reading →

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Rangers look to complete comeback against Caps tonight

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Derek

Tonight’s the night. For the Rangers, it’s another Game 7 on home ice. They earned it by having the league’s best record during the regular season. Facing a tough opponent in the Caps, it hasn’t been easy. After trailing 3-1 … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts Survive Again, Hold Off Caps 4-3 to force Game 7

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Derek

If we didn’t know any better, you’d swear the Rangers are trying to give their fans anxiety attacks. In finding a way to survive another elimination game, the Blueshirts held off the Caps 4-3 to take Game 6 at wild … Continue reading →

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Lack Of Adjustments From Coach Hurting Rangers

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Derek

In case you were living in a cave, the Rangers are officially on life support. Thanks to another frustrating performance, they’re now in the same predicament they were in this round last year. After falling to the Tort-Trotz Caps 2-1 on … Continue reading →

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Rangers Offense Missing Against Tough Capitals

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

Against the Caps, the Rangers are finding offense hard to come by. Their best players must perform better in Game 4. Continue reading →

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